Is it Time for You to Work on Self Improvement?

By David Cameron Gikandi


We find it very hard to come to the conclusion that we can obtain advantage from self improvement. That means that it can border on the impossible to provide even the simplest self improvement help. It doesn't matter the type of helpful tips that are offered, without being in the frame of mind to tell themselves they are in need of some tweaking, it's like speaking to the wind. In that light, it would be difficult to prepare any type of self improvement program that would suit everyone's requirements.

Even though we often want to be perfect, we always have areas that can be improved upon. It may simply be that we lack motivation. Self confidence issues may stand in our way. It may not be comfortable interacting with others. The majority of things that stop us are areas that can use some self improvement.

Before getting started with a self improvement program, it helps to decide what areas you are ready to work on. Lacking a system of working with it would be hard to continue. Even for those who feel they are okay where they are, there's room to improve. Nobody is without a blemish and that's a good thing.

Some are probably asking what would cause me to say that imperfection is good. Look at it like this. If you were to become perfect you would likely look down your nose at the the rest of humanity. Their superiority would leave no room for humility. That would do great harm to others who have not attained perfection.

Just think about it, if we had no areas needing improvement, we would not have room to grow. That would be boring? The world wouldn't look so bright if there nothing was left to strive for.

With the realization that all of us could stand some adjustments in our lives, that makes it easier to provide others with a remedy for their troubles if they can recognize them. At this place, it gets simpler to support those in need of an adjustment. It really doesn't do any good to attempt to improve your lot in life unless you are ready to try.

With that information behind us, it's time to put some real meat into the conversation. Remember, the above paragraphs are replete with value to many. Now is the time for a deeper look at self improvement?

Many people consider the most often expressed area that requires self improvement is ongoing anger. Indeed, anger has a way of assuming a life of its own if it is left without being dealt with. It can be a good motivator if it's used to encourage you to make improvements to an unfair situation. However, when anger is left to get out of control it can cause enormous harm to oneself and others. If you are looking for good advice, use your anger well, but after that render it incapacitated.

Coming in a close second to the arena of harmful emotions is being fearful. We were given the instinct of protecting ourselves. Fear gives us time to consider the potential for harm. It is fear that motivates us to look all ways before stepping into the crosswalk. This is the way we protect against getting run over by a truck. It's misplaced fear that causes us to panic when entering the vicinity of traffic.

Once we have successfully addressed our greatest challenges to success, the time comes for gratitude. When you're able show gratefulness that you're unique you have given yourself with a wonderful gift. The finest joy comes from gratitude, and that's what we everyone seeks in life.




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